Jamaica vs Panama

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With three victories, one tie, and first place in the Nations League group stage, the Jamaican national team advanced to the playoffs, trailing only Honduras by three points. The Jamaicans faced a formidable Canada in the quarterfinals, losing 1:2 at home before shockingly winning 3:2 away to advance due to the away goal rule. The semifinal matchup between Jamaica and the United States was a single game. Jamaica scored in the opening minute, and although the result was close, the opponent equalized after 90+6 minutes through an auto goal. The Americans prevailed 3:1 in overtime.

Panama finished one point behind Trinidad and Tobago's national team despite winning their Nations League group and going undefeated in four games. They scored 10 points in those encounters. Costa Rica was easily defeated twice by their opponent, 3:0 on the road and 3:1 in their arena, in the quarterfinals. Though they lost to the Mexicans 0:3 in the semifinals, their situation was not all dismal; they just did not take advantage of their chances.

Panama and Jamaica will clash in the 2024 Concacaf Nations League match for third place on Sunday, available for streaming on Paramount+. Panama has a favorable history against Jamaica, having won four out of their last five encounters. However, Panama is aiming for a strong comeback after their 3-0 defeat to Mexico in the semifinals. Similarly, Jamaica is looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to the USMNT, squandering an early lead to ultimately lose 3-1.

In the upcoming match between Panama and Jamaica, Green predicts a Panama victory with a potential payout of +160. Jamaica faces challenges with key players missing from their lineup, notably star winger Leon Bailey, who was sidelined for breaking curfew. Additionally, fatigue seemed evident in Jamaica's semifinal, where they relinquished their lead and allowed the USMNT to seize control.

Jamaica's semifinal loss was a heartbreaker, with an own-goal from Cory Burke in stoppage time altering the course of the match, leading to their eventual defeat in extra time. Despite this setback, Jamaica still has motivation to strive for success, as they have never secured a medal in this tournament. Their last podium finish was in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where they were runners-up to the US.

Facing a Central American opponent in this competition for only the second time, Jamaica previously defeated Honduras 1-0 in the group stage. Their last victory against Panama dates back to the 2019 Gold Cup, where a goal from Darren Mattocks secured a 1-0 win for Jamaica in Philadelphia.